
My Process
If you are ordering a cake for any special celebration we want your cake to be an amazing part of your day. The cake design process usually starts with an initial tasting with the client and some close friends or family.
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Tasting
They choose up to 4 flavors they love and we collaborate on what combinations they might like to taste. At the tasting we stack up mini slices of cake with layers of buttercreams to find the perfect combination for their celebration.

Design
We take all the ideas developed during the cake tasting and turn them into a sketch so the client can understand the vision and feeling we want to depict in their cake. We collaborate on details and make adjustments or sometimes they love the cake exactly as we drew it.

Crafting
Next, we start crafting all the decorations in sugar. Sometimes this process begins weeks before actually baking and finishing the cake for delivery.

Enjoy!
We love the smallest detail and try to make every cake match as closely as possible to what we've drawn, The best part is seeing faces light up when clients see the final cake in full dimension.
←→Frequently Asked Questions
NichiCakes is a licensed and state-inspected commercial bakery — not a cottage bakery. We follow Oregon state guidelines for food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness to make sure everything is made safely and professionally.
Can you match an existing photo or design?
Feel free to share inspiration photos, themes, colors, or ideas — the more details you give me, the better I can design a cake that fits your event and style. I’m happy to use inspiration as a guide, but I don’t copy another baker’s exact designs or aesthetic.
Do you offer gluten-free, nut-free, sugar-free, dairy free cakes?
While we specialize in custom desserts, our bakes are made the traditional way — with real butter, sugar, flour, and eggs. That means most items are full of gluten, sugar, and all the rich goodness that makes dessert worth eating.
We can make items without nuts, but we are not a nut-free facility. We’re happy to discuss dietary alternatives when possible, though for highly specialized allergy-friendly or dietary-specific desserts, we may recommend a bakery that focuses exclusively on those items.
How much does it cost?
This is the big scary question — for both of us sometimes! Cake pricing depends on flavor, size, servings, and design details. Most custom cakes start around $75 for smaller everyday cakes and increase from there for larger or more detailed designs, especially tiered cakes.
We don't even like cake, can you make me something else?
I don't think wedding cakes are for everyone and I can make just about anything! Being classically trained in french pastry techniques I love to try new thing and recreate old things too. You want nanna's banana pudding for your wedding..... lets make it happen!
How far in advance should I order my cake?
The sooner, the better! Booking early helps reserve your date and gives us time to plan the perfect design. Many decorative elements are handmade and take time to create, so 3-4 weeks’ notice is ideal whenever possible.
Why does it cost so much, it's just cake!?
No boxed mixes, no premade or frozen cakes — every cake is baked from scratch just for you using the freshest, highest-quality ingredients possible. Each custom design is thoughtfully crafted by hand, with many details sculpted and decorated individually to create a true showpiece. Your cake won’t just look incredible — it will be a one-of-a-kind edible work of art that tastes just as amazing as it looks.
Contact Us
971-666-3155
nomnom@nichicakes.com




